of amitriptyline is reported.The disease process was accompanied by noticeable loss of lung compliance, and a gross diffusion defect at alveolar level. It seems unlikely that the course was that of an aspiration or bronchopneumonia, and clinically and pathologically it resembled the changes seen in surfactant deficiency. It is suggested that amitriptyline in overdosage may interfere with the pr...

CONTEXT International differences in compliance of patients undergoing hemodialysis are poorly characterized and could contribute to international survival differences. OBJECTIVE To compare international differences in patient compliance with hemodialysis treatments. DESIGN A prospective observational study of patients undergoing hemodialysis in 1995 and a cross-sectional survey of health c...

background: autoregulation of blood flow is a marvelous phenomenon balanc- ing blood supply and tissue demand. although many chemically-based explanations for this phenomenon have been proposed and some of them are commonly used today, biomechanical aspects of this phenomenon was neglected. the biomechanical aspect provides insights to us to model vessel diameter changes more precisely and comp...

Introduction In a broad review, evidence that the corneal biomechanical properties influence the results and outcomes of various ocular measurements and procedures has existed for some time [1,2]. However, assessing the biomechanical properties of corneal tissue in vivo has previously not been possible. With the recent introduction of the Reichert Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA), direct clinical...

Experimental valveless muscular blood pumps (biomechanical hearts) in goats can pump more than 1 L.min(-1), but due to a high pendulum volume, no significant flow contribution to the circulation is gained. Thus valved and valveless biomechanical hearts were compared for efficacy. Heart failure was induced in 5 adult Bore goats by repeated intracoronary embolization. A valved and balloon-equippe...

Identification of a patient at risk of aspiration is a major problem in the rehabilitation of the dysphagic patient. The present methods of diagnosis are based on clinical evaluation or videofluorography or fiberoptic endoscopic examination of swallowing (FEES). Recently, we developed biomechanical techniques for noninvasive quantitative assessment of the dysphagic patient. The purpose of the p...

BACKGROUND Compliance behavior depends on the specific clinical situation, the nature of the illness, and the treatment program. The aim of this study was to determine the rate of drug compliance in families caring for a child or adolescent with epilepsy and to describe some associated factors. METHODS All the patients with epilepsy under 18 years of age who were attending the Motahary Clinic...

After acute myocardial infarction, patients remain at high risk for recurrent cardiovascular events and mortality. Despite the compelling scientific and clinical trial evidence that lipid-lowering medications reduce mortality in patients after acute myocardial infarction, this life-saving therapy continues to be underutilized. A number of studies in a variety of clinical settings have documente...

In cluster randomized trials (CRTs), individuals belonging to the same cluster are very likely to resemble one another, not only in terms of outcomes but also in terms of treatment compliance behavior. Although the impact of resemblance in outcomes is well acknowledged, little attention has been given to the possible impact of resemblance in compliance behavior. This study defines compliance in...